KiD CuDi ft. King Chip – Just What I Am (Audio)

Fans are stoked to hear the good news: Kid Cudi‘s raps are back. Cudder flows, along with King Chip (formally known as Chip Tha Ripper), on his latest self-produced leak “Just What Iam” off his upcoming project indicud. Official lyrics to be provided by Cudi at a later time. Shout to Complex on the premiere.

UPDATE: Official artwork added and final mastered version of the track will be available on iTunes, October 2nd.

G.O.O.D. Music Covers Complex’s 2012 August/September Issue

Complex did an amazing job with this video (view after the jump). Can’t wait for the issue to drop! While the article, written by Complex‘s editor-in-chief Noah Callahan-Bever, features all the G.O.O.D. Music members, here’s a snippet of a question asked to unofficial member 2 Chainz.

Can you tell me what the nature of your relationship with G.O.O.D. is?

2 Chainz: I’m not officially signed, paperwork-wise, to G.O.O.D. Music. But I have a great rapport with ’Ye. He called me before Watch the Throne came out. I’m an only child. I’ve got trust issues. So I don’t have a best friend, a brother, sister—nothing. Stuff was happening in my life that I couldn’t tell nobody. I didn’t have anybody in my life that I could tell, like, “’Ye just called me.”

I’ve talked to ’Ye 1,000 times about trying to make this situation work for the both of us, so it won’t feel like anyone is getting used or anything. I’m in a position in life where I like talking about things like that. I came from a situation with DTP, being under Luda, where I got a phobia. Sometimes when an artist signs another artist, they’re so worried about themselves. And with ’Ye, he helps everybody.

For the entire interview on Complex, click here. After the jump, check out the BTS video of the photoshoot and actual pictures that will be featured in the upcoming issue hitting newsstands soon.

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Kid Cudi – Dennis, Hook Me Up With Some More Of That Whiskey! (Audio)

Kid Cudi grants his fans wishes and raps on the short-titled “Dennis, Hook Me UP With Some More Of That Whiskey!” Sounds like a title Gerald Walker would have.

Produced by Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi).

Download: Kid Cudi – Dennis, Hook Me Up With Some More Of That Whiskey!

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News: Hip Hop Links – 2/28/12

So here’s the deal, there’s always news circulating the net and I’ve decided it would be easier to pile it all together in one post. Capiche? Let’s go.

J. Cole will have his own holiday! On Thurs, March 1st, Cole will be honored in Fayetteville, North Carolina with his own day. Dreamville Weekend follows. Not too shabby, Jermaine. [RR]

XXL released their 2012 Freshman Class list. Have you seen who made the roll call? We posted it just in case you missed it. — [LA Leakers]

The Dream talks about working with Jay-Z: “We’ve Done a Couple Things Already.” No word on if it’s for Hov’s or The Dream’s album but we have something great to look forward too. [miss info]

Kid Cudi vs Universal. Kid Cudi lashed out on twitter because his label only ordered 55k physical copies. Sucks and we’re getting punished too, Cud said that his next album will be a WZRD album and MOTM3 is on hold till 2014. You can still cop WZRD on iTunes. For the full rant, check out — [RR]

Wiz Khalifa hitting $100 million income mark in 2012? The rapper seems hopeful. [HHDX]

Oooooh, btw. If you haven’t heard, Drake and Common kissed and made up. Ok, maybe there wasn’t kissing but smiles were exchanged. [complex]

Note: News will be updated throughout the day.

Video: Kanye West DJ’s & Perfoms With Big Sean x KiD CuDi At NYE Party In Las Vegas

Apparently 1 OAK at the Mirage in Vegas was the place to be on NYE. DJ Yeezy World Peace on the turntables (above) and a few performances from the man himself and fellow G.O.O.D. Music members Big Sean and KiD CuDi. Not a bad place to ring in the new year!

Watch the performances after the jump.

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Audio: Far East Movement ft. Kid Cudi & Chip Tha Ripper – Ride 4 U

Far East Movement, Kid Cudi and Chip Tha Ripper collab on a new leak titled “Ride 4 U.” No word whether this mellow track will live on FM’s upcoming album, Dirty Bass, dropping in 2012.

Produced by Dot Da Genius.

Download: Far East Movement ft. Kid Cudi & Chip Tha Ripper – Ride 4 U

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